In late January, pre-k teacher Leigha Bishop complimented one of her students, August, on a new hairstyle. When the Sugar Land, TX, teacher added that she might try the style — cornrows and a topknot — for herself, August just rolled her eyes disbelievingly. But Leigha (known as Ms. Bishop to her class) wasn't kidding around! The following morning, she arrived to school wearing a natural hairstyle identical to August's [1], leaving the adorable student and her father speechless. Posing together for photos, it's clear how much this sort of affirmation from a grown-up role model meant to the little girl. August's grin is absolutely contagious.

Photos of the sweet student-teacher "twinning" moment went viral on Facebook [2] and Twitter [3], with many folks chiming in about how important it is for influential adults like Leigha to help kids learn to love themselves. The pre-k teacher agrees. "I'm so grateful for the opportunity to pour positiv[ity] into this world! Loving ourselves is the best thing we can do," she posted on Facebook [4]. "And it starts with the children!"

When POPSUGAR reached out to Leigha about the photos, she told us: "We ALL need more love, and that's what I hope everyone feels." We certainly agree, and it warms our hearts to look at the photos of the pair (and their matching hair!). Every kid should have a teacher like Leigha!